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'''<big>What are LINK tokens?</big>''' | '''<big>What are LINK tokens?</big>''' | ||
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LINK tokens are utility tokens used to pay Chainlink node operators for their oracle services (on-chain data aggregation and submission & off-chain computation services). | LINK is the native token of the Chainlink platform. LINK tokens are utility tokens that are used to pay Chainlink [[node operators]] for their [[oracles|oracle]] services (on-chain data aggregation and submission & off-chain computation services). Chainlink nodes will be requiredd to lock up LINK tokens as collateral in order to be elegible to service specific job requests and that can be slashed in the event of malicious and undesirable behavior. | ||
For an in depth look at the Chainlink token click [[The_Link_token|'''HERE''']]. | For an in depth look at the Chainlink token click [[The_Link_token|'''HERE''']]. | ||
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'''<big>Node Operator Repuation</big>'''<br> | |||
For an in depth look at Node Operator Reputation click [[Reputation|'''HERE''']]. | |||
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<br> | Staking within the Chainlink ecosystem is a mechanism that gives ecosystem participants, including node operators and community members, the ability to increase the security guarantees and user assurances of oracle services by backing them with staked LINK tokens. For an in depth look at Chainlink staking click [[Staking|'''HERE''']]. | ||
For an in depth look at Chainlink staking click [[Staking|'''HERE''']]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 08:22, 27 June 2022
Chainlink - The Basics
NEED DESCRIPTION
The Oracle Problem?
What is the oracle problem?
The oracle problem is the challenge of connecting smart contracts to off-chain resources. This oracle problem exists for every blockchain network and smart contract platform[1] because they are inherently disconnected from the outside world.[2] The lack of connectivity between blockchains and off-chain systems is commonly referred to as the “oracle problem"[2].
For more details on the oracle problem click HERE.
Smart Contracts
What are smart contracts?
Smart contracts are tamper-proof programs that reside on blockchains and that facilitate automatic transactions by using conditional software logic such as, “if x is true, then execute y.”[3]
For an in depth look at smart contracts click HERE.
Oracles, Nodes & DONs
What are oracles, nodes & DONs?
The core purpose of oracles, nodes and DONs (Decentralized Oracle Networks) is to derive truth about the validity of off-chain data, events, or computation and then relay the results on-chain.[4]
For an in depth look at Oracles, nodes & DONs click HERE.
The Link Token
What are LINK tokens?
LINK is the native token of the Chainlink platform. LINK tokens are utility tokens that are used to pay Chainlink node operators for their oracle services (on-chain data aggregation and submission & off-chain computation services). Chainlink nodes will be requiredd to lock up LINK tokens as collateral in order to be elegible to service specific job requests and that can be slashed in the event of malicious and undesirable behavior.
For an in depth look at the Chainlink token click HERE.
Reputation
Node Operator Repuation
For an in depth look at Node Operator Reputation click HERE.
Staking
What is Staking?
Staking within the Chainlink ecosystem is a mechanism that gives ecosystem participants, including node operators and community members, the ability to increase the security guarantees and user assurances of oracle services by backing them with staked LINK tokens. For an in depth look at Chainlink staking click HERE.
- ↑ https://www.smartcontractresearch.org/t/research-summary-chainlink-2-0-next-steps-in-the-evolution-of-decentralized-oracle-networks/300
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-price-feeds-secure-defi/
- ↑ https://chain.link/education/web3
- ↑ https://blog.chain.link/blockchains-oracles-similarities-differences-synergies/